Dinner for 2
Sesame Peanut Noodles
Thin spaghetti is tossed with a sweet, tangy sesame-peanut sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
$8.57for 4 servings
$2.14 per serving$8.57 for 4
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Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 5, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrupVinegarHot sauceOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz thin spaghetti
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- Whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, peanut butter, and sriracha.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Add the spaghetti and toss until coated, then top with green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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